US Bridges

Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.08 S of Comley Hill RD · Structure no. 3900063

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDoe Run RD
CrossesBranch of Dry Fork Creek
Location00.08 S of Comley Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75062, -85.22189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Doe Run RD over Branch of Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.